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Hey there,

How's it going?  I've been checking the online tests regularly and it seems that you all still have some things to take care of before the end of this month.  Please be sure to finish your Writing, Listening and Reading tests by the 31st of July.  How is it going with the revision work, vocabulary practice, etc?  If you'd like to share your thoughts, tips, complaints, why not express yourselves here and share the load?

'Why do we travel?'

That's a good question, isn't it?  We all travel for a reason, with expectations in mind.  Sometimes we come back disappointed, other times we come back feeling as if we've been away for ages, refreshed and raring to go.  The New York Times has poised this question to its readers, who are invited to submit one or two travel photos and tell their backstory.  Prompt questions include "Where did you go and why? What’s happening in your photo? What does it mean to you?".   A selection of the best un-retouched images from 2010 will appear in the NYTimes Travel section.  This is a picture I took.  Can you guess the answers?  Share your thoughts by clicking the pencil below.  

The Big Final: Spain vs. Holland... ask Paul the Octopus

Who do you think will win on Sunday?  Is it going to be the Dutch or will the Spanish team take over the lead and win the championship? Watch the video above about Paul the Octopus, share your views with us.  Just click on the pencil below, give us your prediction and comments and don't forget to include your name.

Weekly task 25 June - 2 July

What are your views on the 'Dog School' law that's been introduced here in Switzerland? On the left sidebar click on to swissinfo's short video about the subject, then leave a comment below.

Weekly task 11 June - 18 June

The World Cup

In view of the recent events surrounding Greece's economic turmoil, who not too long ago hosted the Summer Olympics, do you think the FIFA World Cup in South Africa will give the country's economy a boost or run them into debt?  Why?

Weekly task 31 May - 11 June

1.) Write a comment here about something you have either watched or read on our blog.  You may also comment on the content in general or make a suggestion on something you think we should include. 

2.) Comment on something that someone else from the class has written.

All aboard!

Hello there mate!

This is your captain speaking.

I'd like to welcome you to join me in creating our very own class blog. As this is our maiden voyage, may I remind you that there may be some inclement weather ahead. There may be turbulence, black holes, or we may even get stuck in something -iki, but it's full steam ahead! Let's blog our way to a successful exam!

Over and out!